My father has done a lot of reading and writing ______ the year

I’m familiar with you because your name _____ in our yesterday’s conversation many times.

To such an extent ______ their son that they have tried to satisfy every demand of his. [ ]

We won’t start the work until all the preparations _________.

— Why are you in such a hurry?— My girlfriend _____ for Shanghai. I’m going to the airport to see her off. [ ]